Maximalist Backpacks Are This Spring's Must-Have Bags

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Fashion right now is all about maximalism. Suddenly everything’s embellished, adorned, studded, or distressed—and the higher up the
luxury ladder you climb, the more bells and whistles (and patches and spikes) you’ll find. Backpacks deliver an added revenge of the nerds element, as elite designers emulate all the high school burnouts who used to pin Misfits badges on their book bags.

Trip Out When You Step Out

This spring's over-the-top backpacks are anything-but basic, boasting details you won't find from most wallet-friendly brands just yet (trends take time to trickle down). Wearing one will surely get you noticed, but being ahead of the style curve comes at a price. That's why many of these backpacks come from big-name designer labels where over-the-top finishes are the norm. You might be paying a premium for those twenty-plus patches being affixed to a single bag, but you can also bet no one is going to be carrying the same one.

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